Isolation and propagation of a human herpesvirus derived from AI

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This present invention demonstrates the presence of a replication-competent herpesvirus associated with AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma cells, vaccines derived therefrom, methods for diagnosing for Kaposi sarcoma, and methods for screening for antiviral drugs effective against human herpesvirus.

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